REGINA – The Canadian Federation of Students says tuition in Saskatchewan has gone up 11 per cent since the government lifted a freeze three years ago.
A federation spokesman says that includes another three per cent increase for students returning to university and college this fall.
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Haanim Nur says average tuition in Saskatchewan is now more than $5,400 a year for undergraduate students and almost $3,300 for graduate students.
Nur says tuition increases are the largest barrier for students wanting to further their studies after high school.
Nur says Saskatchewan is doing well economically and there’s no excuse for underfunding universities.
Students are pressing candidates running in the November provincial election to make accessible post-secondary education a priority.
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